*As of Aug 9, 10 AM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Ahead
Queen Creek, TX, is currently under an Extreme Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service. This severe alert remains in effect until August 9 at 8:00PM MST. Residents should take immediate precautions as temperatures rise significantly above normal levels for this time of year.
Current conditions reflect the intensity of the heat wave. At this moment, the air temperature stands at 97F, with a feels-like temperature also at 97F. The relative humidity is at 31%, and the dew point is recorded at 61F. Winds are light from the northwest at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 3 mph, under a clear sky.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be intensely hot and sunny. The high is expected to reach near 110F, while the low tonight will settle around 85F. The chance of precipitation today is minimal at just 4%.
According to the National Weather Service, heat index values may climb as high as 112. Northwest winds will blow between 5 and 10 mph. There is a slight possibility of new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch.
Tonight, skies will become partly cloudy with south winds of 5 to 10 mph. Patchy blowing dust is possible between 7pm and 9pm. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms exists between 10pm and 2am, bringing a 20% chance of precipitation. Rainfall totals, if any, will likely be less than a tenth of an inch.
Tomorrow brings a shift in weather patterns but remains dangerously hot. The high will be near 107F, with temperatures dropping to around 105F in the afternoon. Heat index values could again reach 112.
